SSC CGL 2025
Largest graduate-level government job exam โ Group B & C posts across ministries
Conducted by: SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
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Start FreeWhat is SSC CGL?
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) is India's largest recruitment exam for Group B and Group C posts in various central government ministries, departments, and organizations. Posts include Inspector of Income Tax, Auditor, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector (CBI/NIA), and Statistical Investigator. With lakhs of vacancies annually, SSC CGL is the most accessible path to a central government job for graduates across all streams.
Eligibility Criteria
| Education | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Some posts have specific subject requirements. |
| Age Limit | 18โ27 years for most posts. Upper age relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years. |
| Attempts | No restriction, subject to age limit. |
Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- 1Tier 1 (CBT โ Screening)
- 2Tier 2 (CBT โ Main Exam)
- 3Document Verification
Total Marks
Tier 1: 200 marks | Tier 2: 390 marks (CBT) + Skill/CPT tests
Duration
Tier 1: 60 minutes | Tier 2: Session 1 (2h 30m) + Session 2 (varies)
Mode
Online (Computer Based Test)
Negative Marking
Yes โ incorrect answers carry a penalty
SSC CGL Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, Similarities, Differences
- Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation
- Problem-solving, Analysis, Judgment
- Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism, Statement & Conclusions
- Figure Classification, Non-verbal series
General Awareness
- Indian History, Culture & Heritage
- Indian Geography & Environment
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy & Current Affairs
- Science & Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Current Events of National & International Importance
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems & HCF/LCM
- Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss
- Time, Speed & Distance, Work & Time
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Mensuration (2D & 3D)
- Data Interpretation & Statistics
English Comprehension
- Error Detection & Sentence Correction
- Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms
- Spelling Corrections, Idioms & Phrases
- Reading Comprehension
- Para Jumbles & Cloze Test
- One Word Substitution
Key Facts About SSC CGL
- ~35โ40 lakh candidates apply annually
- Over 17,000+ vacancies filled across various departments each year
- Tier 1 has negative marking: -0.5 for wrong answers
- Tier 2 negative marking: -1 for Maths sections, -0.25 for others
- Skill tests (Typing/Data Entry) required for certain posts like PA/SA
- Final merit = Tier 2 score + Skill test (Tier 1 is only screening)
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